Out to assist his fallen opponent’s mother financially but has always limitedĬomments regarding the tragic incident with media. The man known as “The Krusher” swiftly reached The 27-year-old Russian’s passing hit Kovalev One of the more modern day fight fatalities, with light-heavyweight contender Roman Simakov sadly collapsing in the ring after his loss to Sergey Kovalev and later dying from brain injuries. Roman Simakov (vs Sergey Kovalev, December 5, 2011) Kim Duk-koo (vs Ray Mancini, November 13, 1982)Ħ. On his crowning night in 1985, when beating Eusebio Pedroza to become champion, he dedicated his triumph to his past fallen rival. In London after being stretchered out of the ring.Īli, whose real name was Asimi Mustapha, was placed on a life support machine but would later pass away at his home, being survived by his then-pregnant wife.ĭecades later, Clones’ former world featherweightĬhampion admitted he is still haunted by that ill-fated night in the English Stoppage success over Young Ali, his tough Nigerian opponent fell into a coma Young Ali (vs Barry McGuigan, June 14, 1982) Image: allnews.ngįollowing Irishman Barry McGuigan’s sixth-round In his dressing room which he never emerged from and dying 75 hours later in a Lot more than just his title after a gruelling encounter falling into a coma The Kentucky-born champion unfortunately lost a Somehow he was able to rise and finish the round on his feet before the referee halted proceedings. The 10th round of his featherweight title showdown with Sugar Ramos, worryingly Davey Moore (vs Sugar Ramos, March 21, 1963) Image: Twitter/BOXINGHALLOFAMEĪ ring fatality which inspired Bob Dylan to penĪ song questioning its responsibility and led Pope John XXIII to slam boxing asĭavey Moore was sent to the floor awkwardly in Having predicted this fatal tragedy, Robinson set up a fund from his subsequent bouts which went to Doyle’s parents.Īsked if it “was his intention to get Doyle in trouble”, arguably the greatest fighter ever replied: “Mister, it’s my business to get him in trouble.” 3. Shaken by this he pushed for the fight to beĬancelled, with the commission even acquiring a Catholic priest to reassure Robinson overĪ 22-year-old Doyle suffered an eighth-round knockout loss and never regained consciousness tragically passing away in a local hospital after undergoing surgery. Sugar Ray Robinson dreamed he killed Jimmyĭoyle in the ring the night prior to their Cleveland clash for the welterweight The first death suffered by a boxer in a worldĬhampionship bout since the 1800s. Jimmy Doyle (vs Sugar Ray Robinson, June 24, 1947) Image: Referee Toby Irwin and the corner teams of both combatants Baer was taken into police custodyįor manslaughter, with a $10,000 bail imposed, but charges were later Hospital from a double cerebral haemorrhage. The fallen fighter sadly died hours later in He battled through until the fifth round, when he took a sustained beating from the Nebraska-native before the referee finally intervened. After dropping future heavyweight champion Max Baer in the second round (but being ruled a slip), Italian-American Frankie Campbell turned his back and walked to the ropes.īaer had got to his feet and proceeded to land a thumping right hand to the side of his opponent’s head.Ĭampbell would tell his corner, “Something feels like it broke in my head.”
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